Elderberry sambucus canadensis

Elderberries, beautiful, vigorous, useful, and steeped in folklore. Once established, elderberry shrubs can send 9 foot shoots up in a single season. In mid-summer their giant white flower heads attract bees and other pollinating insects.The flowers turn to dark fruit that is ripe towards the end of summer.

Elderberries are used for making pies, jams, candies, syrup, cough medicine, juice, and wine. They are loved by birds.

Elderberries have powerful immune boosting qualities. Their health benefits and ease of care make them a serious candidate for commercial production. Elderberry orchards are being experimented with all over the country. 

Elderberries can grow just about anywhere, they prefer rich, moist soils. They are cold hardy to at least -30f.